Checking in

[homesick_american 1]

Dunno if anyone's been curious or not, but here's an update anyway.

I arrived in Dallas on Sunday, June 24th; the flights were OK. The one from NYC was better than the one from London, but at that point I'd had so much stress and BS that I didn't really care if the plane crashed or not.

My cats arrived the day after I did. They're not dealing with the stress very well.

My money still hasn't arrived; my solicitor in York bungled the wire transfer and didn't admit it for days.

I hope to buy a car on Wednesday.

My husband and I are talking regularly but I don't know if he will come here to the USA and I'm not going to plan my life around that.

[psho 0]

I'm glad you got home safely! I hope the cash thing gets sorted soon.

[Mary Lou 681]

Welcome Home H_A. I have wondered how things are with you. Hopefully your money issue will be sorted soon, and your kitties will be feeling better.

[broma25 2]

Dunno if anyone's been curious or not, but here's an update anyway.

I arrived in Dallas on Sunday, June 24th; the flights were OK. The one from NYC was better than the one from London, but at that point I'd had so much stress and BS that I didn't really care if the plane crashed or not.

My cats arrived the day after I did. They're not dealing with the stress very well.

My money still hasn't arrived; my solicitor in York bungled the wire transfer and didn't admit it for days.

I hope to buy a car on Wednesday.

My husband and I are talking regularly but I don't know if he will come here to the USA and I'm not going to plan my life around that.

Hey thanks for checking in. Glad you arrived safely and sorry to hear the kitties are still stressed.

Hope you get your money sorted out soon!!

[Mags 112]

H_A,

Thanks for stopping by and letting us know how you're getting along. Life is bound to feel a bit stressful for a while, but you'll get through it, I'm sure.

Thought you might be interested to read this thread (if you haven't already). People really did track your flight and were thinking of you.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1005102

Keep us posted on life in Texas, whenever you get a chance.

Edited July 3, 2007 by mags

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Welcome home, HA! I'm sorry it couldn't have been under nicer circumstances. But I wish you all the best here and much joy in renewing old bonds and friendships. May this new stage of your life treat you well.

Edited July 3, 2007 by HuffyTheSlayer

[homesick_american 1]

I'm already exchanging e-mails with a guy in Dallas.

I've sworn off foreigners forever; I'm just not dealing with this again.

[Tinker 0]

I'm already exchanging e-mails with a guy in Dallas.

I've sworn off foreigners forever; I'm just not dealing with this again.

Oh.....I reread that, hope my S.O. doesn't....

Edited July 3, 2007 by Tinker

[homesick_american 1]

I'm already exchanging e-mails with a guy in Dallas.

I've sworn off foreigners forever; I'm just not dealing with this again.

Oh.....I reread that, hope my S.O. doesn't....

It's nothing against foreigners; I just don't want to deal with visas or overseas moves ever again. I'm never living abroad again. I'm done...finished. At this point I'd be happy to never set foot in the UK again. I probably will someday, but hopefully not for a long time.

It's time to date American men only...or at least men who already live here and WANT to continue living here.

[Tinker 0]

yeah.....I like those American men too

[Ban Hammer 13,282]

Dunno if anyone's been curious or not, but here's an update anyway.

I arrived in Dallas on Sunday, June 24th; the flights were OK. The one from NYC was better than the one from London, but at that point I'd had so much stress and BS that I didn't really care if the plane crashed or not.

My cats arrived the day after I did. They're not dealing with the stress very well.

My money still hasn't arrived; my solicitor in York bungled the wire transfer and didn't admit it for days.

I hope to buy a car on Wednesday.

My husband and I are talking regularly but I don't know if he will come here to the USA and I'm not going to plan my life around that.

welcome back, i've missed you

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Welcome back, H_A. I'm so glad to hear you made it home, and I really hope the kitties acclimate soon. Great to hear from you once more -- you have been missed!

[RosemarieL 0]

I am glad to hear you had a good journey and I hope that you get your money sorted out soon. Good luck with the future

[essjay 0]

Welcome home, and welcome back here! I know a lot of people have been thinking of you and wishing you well. I am really pleased you are safely back in Texas.

The cats will come around, but they will milk the situation for all they can to get the maximum amount of love out of you.

I hope you keep "checking in" and let us all know how it goes.

Good luck with the car....

Take care.

[homesick_american 1]

The head of accounts at the solicitor's told me that the wire went through yesterday; hopefully it'll get converted at today's rates which are kick-###. The BoE meets on Thursday and whatever happens I think the pound may go down against the dollar on Thursday so I want it converted at TODAY'S rate.

I'm like...FINALLY.

The solicitors messed up the wire so they're giving me 4.8% interest in compensation; on nearly 37,000 pounds 8 days' interest works out to about $70. I told them in no uncertain terms that that was completely unacceptable. I'm gunning for compensation of over 1,000 pounds. They f*cked up. They owe me.